Relations between the United States and Vietnam have warmed greatly in recent years, but Vietnam remains an intensively restricted country with little in the way of political freedoms. So, when Vietnamese dare to criticize their government, they run the risk of major penalties.

Relations between the United States and Vietnam have warmed greatly in recent years, but Vietnam remains an intensively restricted country with little in the way of political freedoms. So, when Vietnamese dare to criticize their government, they run the risk of major penalties.